A Client Is Being Discharged with Scheduled Doses of Morphine

question 8

Multiple Choice

A client is being discharged with scheduled doses of morphine every 8 hours. The goals for discharge teaching have been met when the client says "I will

• A) eat high fiber foods and drink lots of fluids to avoid constipation."
• B) monitor my blood pressure carefully, and report any elevations over (140/90)."
• C) take the morphine with food to avoid GI upset and possible stomach ulceration."
• D) notice a decrease in pain in about a week."

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Distribution

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